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Definitions for double-edged
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Princeton's WordNet
double-edgedadjective
capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways
"double-edged praise"
Wiktionary
double-edgedadjective
Describing a blade, such as a sword or knife, that is sharp on both edges.
double-edgedadjective
Describing something that is as dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.
Slander is a double-edged weapon: you can hurt the reputation of another but it diminishes your own reputation that you debase yourself so much.
ChatGPT
double-edged
Double-edged literally refers to a blade that is sharp on both sides. Figuratively, it refers to something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences. It suggests that while there may be a beneficial aspect, there is also a potentially dangerous or negative aspect to be considered.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of double-edged in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of double-edged in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of double-edged in a Sentence
You know testing is a double-edged sword.
Working from that young of an age is definitely a double-edged sword.
It’s a double-edged sword – energy drinks are bad for you because of the sugar and the caffeine, but, also, if you are drinking these drinks and you have depression, it is a lethal combination.
Testing is a double-edged sword, weve tested now 25 million people. Its probably 20 million people more than anybody else ... Heres the bad part: When you do testing to that extent, youre going to find more people, youre going to find more cases. So I said to my people, slow the testing down -- please.
This is a double-edged sword, if oil prices remain low, it is likely that its Gulf patrons will be forced to reduce some of their funding.
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